Green Living at DeSales Flats

As the city's first LEED certified, multi-family property, DeSales Flats is taking a leadership role in the rebirth of the urban core and is quickly attracting the attention and support of the entire community.

• Gas- Don't use it all the time. Try walking, riding the bus, starting a car pool or riding your bike. You could see a healthier Earth and a healthier YOU!

• Recycle- Recycling paper, co-mingled, printer and toner cartridges, plastics, cell phones and metals can make a big difference!

• Efficient- Make sure that your load of laundry or dishes is completely full before running the washer. Try turning off lights and opening the blinds, taking a shorter shower, shutting off the faucet while brushing your teeth or hanging out your clothes to dry!

• Electronics- Turn them off! Computers, TV's, video game consoles and other electronics draw a lot of energy, even when in sleep mode.

• New- Going through and replacing items with earth-friendly and energy efficient items, like CFL’s (compact fluorescent light bulbs), is always helpful!

Here's how you can help globally and locally! Get your community involved and find more information at these websites:

www.cincinnatilibrary.org/features/goinggreen.html
www.myfootpring.org
www.worldchanging.comwww.planetgreen.com
www.lowimpactliving.com